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Show j- fo ? - 1 ; J v ,'3- '. - '" J , f V ' .' ) V ' . - ' ,T.. m..., t- - ? , , " J? V v V. i ,.. -- . , w V , . V ,, ! - I Y, i 'SX t L... ) v s . V V' ri Y, ! " a - i F- - . t .p ' rA j :x V V f . i iu j "y J vVV4 ' X V V 4e Si MEMBERS OF THE NAHA L. D. S. GROUP ON OKINAWA are left to right; Front Row: Carl D. Hadley, Ogden, Utah; James A. Babb, St. Joseph, Mo.; Gilbert Petersen, Smithfield, Utah; Silvin Petersen, Logan, 'Utah; Mark L. Websfer, Rexburg, Idaho; Albert C. Gleason, Johnson City, New York; Lawrence B. Johnson, Ogden, Utah. Second Row: Kenneth W. Bringhurst, Pocatello, Idaho; Acel J. Beasley, Jacksonville, Florida; Rnlon F. Rogers, Joseph City, Arizona; Brandt B. Curtis, Solomonville, Arizona; Cecil L. Walker, Greentiver, Wyoming; Norman D. Waters, Gridley, California. Third Row: Miles C. Labrnm, Murray, Utah; Ivan P. Olsen, Ogden, Utah; Ralph M. Barms, Salt Lake City, Utah; Torieif Torgersen, Lovell, Wyoming; Evan Crandall, Tooele, Utah: Earn M. . . Hansen, Weiser, Idaho; Reed S. Boswell, Springville, Utah. - Servicemen Report Okinawa Activities Mormon SAINT services by the Okinawan Choir.Land a Christmas social first sponsored by the M. L A. early In April under the Christmas It was called direction of Chaplains Reuben Universal," this program that E. durtis and Marsden Durham. was brought together by the men From this beginning Church on Okinawa. It began as a douCount services have grown in number ble quartet singing at a Your Blessings," Many at the and attendance until service, and culThanksgiving peak of this operation more than minated in a - Christmas Mu-- ., 20 services were being held sicale presented throughout the each week on Okinawa and island during Christmas week. Under the direction, of .Sernearby Ie Shima, with more than A geant Leonard Rowley, service600 servicemen attending. Saint men from Army, Navy and Matotal of seven Latter-da- y chaplains have successively as- rine units on the island joined sisted with these services since in a chorus- - which presented ul April 1st The end of the war resulted Christmas program. For weeks In the transfer of many of our before Chrlstmanhlschoir met men to'ICorea and Japan as oc- for rehearsals. One group from cupation troops while many oth- the southern end of the Island ers have returned to their homes had to travel more than 45 miles under the demobilization pro- but never missed a rehearsal. gram. Those who have remained During Christmas week the have continued to carry on a Okinawan hills" which a few varied and Inspirational pro- months before had echoed the gram of activities in their vari- roar of Japanese and American ous groups. artillery now carried the sweet ' During the month of Decemstrains of Far, Far Away On ber, activities on Okinawa reach- Judeas Plains, "Silent Night, ed a new peak, highlighted by and other Christmas songs sung a Christmas program presented by this choir. Five perform- I ATTER-DA- Y A 1 w ' V kA 'i - A!' r i ; Y , I V A y r 'A it v,' 4 , t . V" ; f . v ,, I 4 Y ' ' , t ' -- 1 A : A,- - u 1 r; ;V - V'- i j - t' V. w U V PART OF THE CROWD attending the Mutual Christmas Party on Okinawa held on Christ - mas day. ances of this program were given during Christmas wedk and were attended by more than 1,000 Okinawan servicemen. Chi plains who had in vited this choir to their organizations. were most appreciative of the efforts of these young men and openly expressed their admiration for the splendid spirit of these men and the wonderful program they presented. The final performance of Christmas Universal was given at the HTTrATChiistmas" party Saint servat which Latter-da- y icemen from all sections of the island gathered for an evening of worship and entertainment Under the direction of M. I. A. Group Leader Leland Tuft and a committee headed by Lieut Glen W. Craig, a company mess hall was beautifully decorated in traditional Christmas style for the occasion. The presentation of "Christmas Universal by the choir, was followed by group singing of M. I. A. and Christmas songs,, introductions, visiting and refreshments. More than 125 servicemen enjoyed the OKtNAwK evenings entertainment Though our numbers are continuing to decline each week, those servicemen who remain on Okinawa will continue to find real joy and inspiration in their group meetings. At the present L time eight meetings are held each week in various sections OFFICERS AT THE OKINAWA PARTY are: FRONT ROW: of the Island. Chaplain Wilford A REGULAR M. I. A. MEETING on Okinawa. "Gleaner Girl Lyneer Smith, organist; Brandt Cnrtis, chorister; Hngh B. Brown, E. Smith and Chaplain Ray L. I Mary Bowman of Provo, Utah, Is seated on the front row. counselor. BACK ROW: Don Matthews, counselor, Leland Tuft, Jones are supervising activities in this area. February 16, 1946 Pegs 9 president; Bob Critchelow, secretary. |